octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Reconciliation]

This track has a very interesting flow, I see how it would be perfect for a rhythm game haha. The progression keeps taking this song to new places with completely different beats and feels throughout, which makes this song really unique in my opinion. The mixing was also really crisp as even when it would get very loud, nothing would sound distorted, which probably wasn't easy to do. The percussive noises you use, the bass, and just so much of the instruments sound like a whole experience for the ears I don't know how to even explain this haha. The amount of fun and crazy turns in this song is just awesome. Absolutely beautiful work, keep it up!!!

SilynSounds responds:

Thanks for the kind word! It's not often that people notice anything related to the mixing!

[Glitter]

This is so beautiful, I love it! Amazingly orchestrated, and just so cool how much you built on just a piano. My favorite was your use of woodwinds, it was really pretty and emotional. My only nitpick is that sometimes I heard crackling at loud points (probably a mixing thing) but otherwise it was very magical and I just loved it a bunch! Keep up the great work as always :D

TheReaperPepper responds:

I tried my best to get rid of the crackling, I couldn't really find the source so eventually I just gave up.

[9:32 PM]

Aw yeah happy hardcore so sick
The intro was really pretty but I wasn't expecting the hardcore part at all, it was a fun surprise haha. I like how with such a little amount of instruments you made such a bouncy and happy sounding song. Keep up the awesome work as always!

wineplume responds:

much much many many thanks. i like adding breaks and offbeat bass where it, in my opinion, works

[Shooter!]

Ooh, this sounds very 80s, I like it! The instrument profile fits perfectly (DX7 and OB) and you even had a cool intro before it went into the more heavier territory. It sounds really fitting for an 80s themed game as everything about this sounds like it came out of an old sci-fi. You also have some great grand pads that give this feeling of mightyness and maybe even soaring. Amazing work here, keep it up :D

JustDen responds:

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I love 80's music as synths of this era

[Robot-Pirate]

Опять сразу чую ностальгию, как у тебя получается делать такие супер треки? Мелодия тоже звучит пиратская, не знаю как объяснить. При этом она еще веселия и танцевальная. Кордовая прогрессия тоже очень хорошая и подходящая. В общем опять супер, так держать!!!

ZhenekNasranin responds:

Спасибо. Не знаю, как это скажется на музыке, но мне все труднее и труднее писать что-то новое. Поэтому честно, не могу обещать, что я годами смогу удерживать этот дух.

[Timeless]

Если правильно помню, это один из тех самых стилей о которых я в первые услышал от тебя. Он тогда мне очень нравился, и сейчас также. Трек супер как обычно! Микс тоже супер, мне больше всего понравилось пианино. У тебя вообще все треки класс lol, так держать!!

G2961 responds:

Спасибо большое! Да, именно этот стиль, который даже до сих пор остаётся в моих новых треках.
Спасибо за комментарий и фидбек!

[Mi Reina]

Happy birthday!! I can relate to being homesick sometimes :(
The song though is great! It's moody, but also groovy and a little rocky (especially because of the guitar). It sounds a bit nostalgic too somehow, kind of reminiscent, which fits the theme of homesickness too. Great work, and once again happy birthday, I wish you all the best!

BusanBlack responds:

Thanks for the birthday wishes Octopus.
Yeah my wife and kids made it better and it was nice to just watch scary movies with them.
I get homesickness now and again but it passes. I think for me its being so far from home. Before I used to be only 4 hours drive from home but now I'm several days drive or a several hours plane ride from home and its just too far.

[Sinking]

Ooh another amazing track, I think I like this one even more! It feels so beautiful to listen to, makes me think of a tropical ocean at night. Something about the instruments feels very fitting for water, maybe especially because of the way you articulated them. I also dunno why but this makes me think of Mario Galaxy a bit with the style haha. The melody itself is also amazing, it feels like it calms me and just makes me feel so warm and happy. You did an absolutely beautiful job here, keep it coming!

smolrock responds:

Yo thanks so much! Appreciate it a ton

[♡︎LAKMEST♡︎ - I know you're struggling...]

This song is interesting, it feels like a constant soft buildup and the progression feels like it's going through a maze until the bells/mallets kick in, I really like it! It maybe starts off with a slight melancholic vibe, but turns happier as the song goes on I feel, which is really nice considering the title. Very beautiful composition, great work and keep it up!

Lakmest responds:

Thanks!

[Vansko - I Won't Leave]

This is such a nicely mixed and energetic track, I love it! You definitely managed to make it feel very dancey, and the instruments you used and the way you articulated them were perfect. The progression was very interesting and rapidly changing, but not jarring, which made this song very exciting and fun to listen to. The atmosphere is also so fresh and fancy it's awesome all around. Amazing work, keep it up!

vansko-mp3 responds:

wow, thanks a lot man, I really really appreciate it <3